Videos and photos of the operations to rescue people after the Turkey-Syria earthquake shook the world, with highly sensitive scenes getting viral on social media. Meanwhile, a heart-touching video that caught the attention of the Sri Lankans and the international community claimed to be a scene of a little girl who lost her parents trying […]
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දිනපතා සත්ය කරුණු දැන ගැනීමට අපගේ WhatsApp සමුහයටමෙතනින් එකතුවන්න. Fake messages, gifts, and scams are not new to Sri Lankan social media users. However, despite being constantly warned, people still fall prey to these frequent scams disguised alongside attractive offers. This is our investigation regarding such a scam targeting the Commercial Bank of Sri Lanka. […]
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Due to the intensifying economic crisis in Sri Lanka, many are looking at the prospects of migrating and working in a foreign country. Middle easter destinations are also one of the preferred places. Within this background, there is a viral WhatsApp forward warning from the United Nations regarding the middle east region and saying the […]
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Dogs are considered loyal pets who often form a close bond with their master. There are many legacies about the friendship between dogs and humans. However, some of those stories are not true. This is our investigation of such a fabricated story. Social Media Posts Social media posts based on an image try to convince […]
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Everyone knows February 14 is Lovers` Day. However, social media posts went viral among Sri Lanka users, stating that the Buddhist Flag was also introduced on 14th February way back in 1885. Hence, these posts highlighted how the Buddhist communities worldwide should give significance to February 14. Factcrescendo Team looked at the facts behind these […]
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It has been just over a week since the devastating Turkey-Syria earthquake, and the number of victims is still rising as rescue workers are battling to find any survivors or remains. In the aftermath of the event, people worldwide have been sharing their support and condolences for the earthquake victims. However, amid the outpouring of […]
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By February 6, more than 36,000 people were killed, and tens of thousands were injured by the earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria. The event caused widespread damage to buildings and infrastructure, leaving thousands of people homeless. Several countries sent rescue teams and rescue dogs to Turkey during this massive crisis. However, misleading information has been circulating […]
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Social media has made it easier than ever to share information and updates during natural disasters. However, this same convenience has also given rise to a new problem: the spread of misinformation. In the aftermath of an earthquake or flood or any other natural calamity, it is common for people to share videos and images […]
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Old video showing cars on a highway swaying during the 2011 earthquake in Tokyo, Japan. A magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit Turkey and neighboring Syria early on 6 February 2023; following this, several unverified images, videos, and claims have surfaced on social media. Amidst this, a video appears to be shot from the dashboard of a […]
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There are many online competitions and promotions, and we notice social media promotions for laptops, etc., especially targeting students. But unfortunately, there are many online scams in the guise of such promotions. This is our investigation related to such an online scam for free laptop giveaways for students. Social Media Posts We noticed viral messages […]
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